Italy's foreign ministry summoned the Iranian ambassador to advocate for the release of journalist Cecilia Sala, who was arrested in Tehran.
Cecilia Sala, a reporter for Il Foglio, was detained on December 19, only six days after her arrival under a journalist visa.
Reports indicate that she is currently facing inhumane treatment, including solitary confinement, with limited contact with the outside world.
The case has escalated into a politically sensitive issue, as her detention is believed to be linked to the arrest of Iranian national Mohammad Abedini in Italy.
Italian Prime Minister Giorgia Meloni plans to discuss the situation with her foreign and justice ministers amid growing public pressure for Sala's release.